Man, some of you guys are crazy. If we pick up the first with a run, you'd say "oh great call! Way to do the smart thing and not make a dumb gamble!" if we pass and don't pick it up you'd say "WHY RISK THAT?!?!? Now they have MORE time to win!!!! Why do you have SO MUCH FAAAAAITH in the secondary!!?!?"

I mean, why shouldn't the staff trust our offense to get a first? And, if we hadn't passed to Calvin we could have ran out more clock, but that's too conservative.

Seriously, you guys act like our starting lineup got trashed by the Jaguars or something.

Yea what is scary is that it looks like the coaching staff has more trust in the defense to hold a lead than the offense to get a first down

It looked to me that they trusted Leshoure to run forward and for the OL to block someone. That's on them for not executing. Again, you guys are just trying to find a way to blame Schwartz.

You've gotta know your team. Our run game is hit or miss. We don't run block well consistently, and our OL got dominated on that drive.

Well, basing it off of play around that time, Stafford couldn't throw, Calvin & Thomas couldn't catch and Broyles & Scheffler were out of the game. Oh and Mathis was doing well getting to
Stafford too. I'd rather rely on an inconsistent line and a powerful back than rely on that (based on a what have you done for me lately basis).

Well history has shown you many times this year. You would be wrong. You do know the definition of insanity right?

Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results

What would I be wrong about?

And, I don't really think that definition applies to football. I'd say you'd be insane if you tried the same thing over and over expecting the same results.

The part you are wrong about is the counting on the running game. It sucks, like really sucks. Bell has made it look good the last few games by breaking long runs. But heck they didnt even use Bell. On top of that the utter transparency of their play calling in that situation just adds to the problem

That is 2 straight games that this same idiotic maneuver has cost them late in the game. The only change from last week I could see was changing the sweep from the right side to the left. So at least there is that

The secondary sucks, so blame Mayhew, ignoring the fact that there have been a slew of injuries, and one player who entered the season as a starter is no longer on the team.

Mayhew's drafting is terrible! Too many WRs! Well, wait, I mean, we need some WRs right now, because injuries happen, but we HAD too many WRs, and that's Mayhew's fault! And it's also his fault that we didn't have MORE WRs right now... you know, to compensate for the likelihood of injuries in the NFL. We needed both fewer and more WRs, and I blame Mayhew for that.

Fire Schwartz. Fire Linehan. Fire Cunningham. That way, we can bring in a new (mistake-free) HC, with a new scheme, new required personnel, and a new way of thinking. He probably wont need most of the pieces we have right now, but who cares? We're only competitive with every team right now, and on the verge of winning every game... I'd much rather start a relearning phase. (Of course, he gets three years to assemble "his guys" to fit his scheme. But, hey, it's completely worth it.)

*Hand goes up in the back of the room.*

"Uh... couldn't this just be execution, which falls on the players?"_________________Team Stylish

"May my enemies live long so they can see me progress."

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Your team is close to putting it together. I don't mean that in terms of this season, but the franchise moving forward has the pieces to be a Super Bowl contender. An absolutely nasty front seven is the way to do it in this league. You just need a bit more balance in your secondary.

A shored up secondary with a playmaker on the back end will pay dividends. Obviously a RB will help alleviate some pressure of Stafford, but either way, you're really close.

This draft will be critical going forward for you. I just don't hope you add that right piece _________________

Your team is close to putting it together. I don't mean that in terms of this season, but the franchise moving forward has the pieces to be a Super Bowl contender. An absolutely nasty front seven is the way to do it in this league. You just need a bit more balance in your secondary.

A shored up secondary with a playmaker on the back end will pay dividends. Obviously a RB will help alleviate some pressure of Stafford, but either way, you're really close.

This draft will be critical going forward for you. I just don't hope you add that right piece

The secondary sucks, so blame Mayhew, ignoring the fact that there have been a slew of injuries, and one player who entered the season as a starter is no longer on the team.

Mayhew's drafting is terrible! Too many WRs! Well, wait, I mean, we need some WRs right now, because injuries happen, but we HAD too many WRs, and that's Mayhew's fault! And it's also his fault that we didn't have MORE WRs right now... you know, to compensate for the likelihood of injuries in the NFL. We needed both fewer and more WRs, and I blame Mayhew for that.

Fire Schwartz. Fire Linehan. Fire Cunningham. That way, we can bring in a new (mistake-free) HC, with a new scheme, new required personnel, and a new way of thinking. He probably wont need most of the pieces we have right now, but who cares? We're only competitive with every team right now, and on the verge of winning every game... I'd much rather start a relearning phase. (Of course, he gets three years to assemble "his guys" to fit his scheme. But, hey, it's completely worth it.)

*Hand goes up in the back of the room.*

"Uh... couldn't this just be execution, which falls on the players?"

WR pick was fine, Burleson is going to have to be replaced soon anyways. That being said, your point holds no water because you are speaking from hindsight. People didn't like the Broyles pick at the time of the pick already.

Furthermore, lack of execution or just lack of talent? Who says a better DB doesn't hold onto one of those interceptions by Luck to close the game? We can still blame Mayhew because he refuses to try and add true DB talent like he has for the offensive side of the ball._________________

The secondary sucks, so blame Mayhew, ignoring the fact that there have been a slew of injuries, and one player who entered the season as a starter is no longer on the team.

Mayhew's drafting is terrible! Too many WRs! Well, wait, I mean, we need some WRs right now, because injuries happen, but we HAD too many WRs, and that's Mayhew's fault! And it's also his fault that we didn't have MORE WRs right now... you know, to compensate for the likelihood of injuries in the NFL. We needed both fewer and more WRs, and I blame Mayhew for that.

Fire Schwartz. Fire Linehan. Fire Cunningham. That way, we can bring in a new (mistake-free) HC, with a new scheme, new required personnel, and a new way of thinking. He probably wont need most of the pieces we have right now, but who cares? We're only competitive with every team right now, and on the verge of winning every game... I'd much rather start a relearning phase. (Of course, he gets three years to assemble "his guys" to fit his scheme. But, hey, it's completely worth it.)

*Hand goes up in the back of the room.*

"Uh... couldn't this just be execution, which falls on the players?"

You're right. Everything is out of the Lions control. There's nothing they could've done to rise above having another crappy season. It's just all bad luck. It's always just bad luck. Let's just be happy we have a football team. Never mind that they suck every year.

Great job Mayhew
Great job Schwartz
Great job Linehan
Great job Gunther

The secondary sucks, so blame Mayhew, ignoring the fact that there have been a slew of injuries, and one player who entered the season as a starter is no longer on the team.

Mayhew's drafting is terrible! Too many WRs! Well, wait, I mean, we need some WRs right now, because injuries happen, but we HAD too many WRs, and that's Mayhew's fault! And it's also his fault that we didn't have MORE WRs right now... you know, to compensate for the likelihood of injuries in the NFL. We needed both fewer and more WRs, and I blame Mayhew for that.

Fire Schwartz. Fire Linehan. Fire Cunningham. That way, we can bring in a new (mistake-free) HC, with a new scheme, new required personnel, and a new way of thinking. He probably wont need most of the pieces we have right now, but who cares? We're only competitive with every team right now, and on the verge of winning every game... I'd much rather start a relearning phase.

*Hand goes up in the back of the room.*

"Uh... couldn't this just be execution, which falls on the players?"

Yea its all on the player..the coaches dont share any of the blame...sigh

Really this is how you think? Look I have rarely criticizedI the coaching staff over the years. I usually am hard on the players for their execution...

BUT The Lions have very clear strengths and weaknesses. And yet when crunch time comes the coaches expect their weaknesses (running game and secondary) to bail them out. If this had just been a one game deal I would simply say it was a bad call on the coaches part and let t be done.

But this has been a season long problem with them. Look ideally if they had the right personnel they are making the correct call. But they dont. They have Calvin Johnson not Adrien Peterson. Their running game is terrible AND predictable. Their passing game can be predictable but that is where their talent is. They keep counting on a good pass blocking 0-line to sudden change into a good run blocking line(they wont). They take out their more successful back late in game and put in the one that generally has less success. And they completely take the ball out of the hands of the two best players they have on offense.

PLus they run the same 2-3 running plays in that situation eveytime. No attempt at deceiving the D. No attempt as using the TE as a defacto runner (which I point out was very successful last year). Its a run up the middle and then a toss sweep. Both for little to no yards.

Simply put my problem with the coaches is that they HAVENT LEARNED FROM THEIR PAST MISTAKES. Wishing you had players who were better at x or y is one thing. But having players that flat out suck at x or y and they insisting on running those plays is a problem.

The coaches simply lack any creativity or adaptability in not only play calling but in the over philosophy to the game. They cant seem to adapt to what players they actually have. And call plays based on players they wish they had, not what they have

The secondary sucks, so blame Mayhew, ignoring the fact that there have been a slew of injuries, and one player who entered the season as a starter is no longer on the team.

Mayhew's drafting is terrible! Too many WRs! Well, wait, I mean, we need some WRs right now, because injuries happen, but we HAD too many WRs, and that's Mayhew's fault! And it's also his fault that we didn't have MORE WRs right now... you know, to compensate for the likelihood of injuries in the NFL. We needed both fewer and more WRs, and I blame Mayhew for that.

Fire Schwartz. Fire Linehan. Fire Cunningham. That way, we can bring in a new (mistake-free) HC, with a new scheme, new required personnel, and a new way of thinking. He probably wont need most of the pieces we have right now, but who cares? We're only competitive with every team right now, and on the verge of winning every game... I'd much rather start a relearning phase. (Of course, he gets three years to assemble "his guys" to fit his scheme. But, hey, it's completely worth it.)

*Hand goes up in the back of the room.*

"Uh... couldn't this just be execution, which falls on the players?"

You're right. Everything is out of the Lions control. There's nothing they could've done to rise above having another crappy season. It's just all bad luck. It's always just bad luck. Let's just be happy we have a football team. Never mind that they suck every year.

Great job Mayhew
Great job Schwartz
Great job Linehan
Great job Gunther

The secondary sucks, so blame Mayhew, ignoring the fact that there have been a slew of injuries, and one player who entered the season as a starter is no longer on the team.

Mayhew's drafting is terrible! Too many WRs! Well, wait, I mean, we need some WRs right now, because injuries happen, but we HAD too many WRs, and that's Mayhew's fault! And it's also his fault that we didn't have MORE WRs right now... you know, to compensate for the likelihood of injuries in the NFL. We needed both fewer and more WRs, and I blame Mayhew for that.

Fire Schwartz. Fire Linehan. Fire Cunningham. That way, we can bring in a new (mistake-free) HC, with a new scheme, new required personnel, and a new way of thinking. He probably wont need most of the pieces we have right now, but who cares? We're only competitive with every team right now, and on the verge of winning every game... I'd much rather start a relearning phase. (Of course, he gets three years to assemble "his guys" to fit his scheme. But, hey, it's completely worth it.)

*Hand goes up in the back of the room.*

"Uh... couldn't this just be execution, which falls on the players?"

You're right. Everything is out of the Lions control. There's nothing they could've done to rise above having another crappy season. It's just all bad luck. It's always just bad luck. Let's just be happy we have a football team. Never mind that they suck every year.

Great job Mayhew
Great job Schwartz
Great job Linehan
Great job Gunther